Parks Comm MINS 02-02-2006 • .
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, February 2, 2006 Dash Point Conference Room
6:00 p.m. City Hall
MINUTES
Chair Purdom called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Present: Chair C.T. Purdom, Vice Chair George Pfeiffer, Don Dennis, Joel Howitt, Tom Medhurst, Marie Sciacqua
and Dave Talcott. Excused: Ade Bright, Cindy Dodge and Fred Konkell.
Staff: PRCS Director Dorma Hanson, Parks and Facilities Manager Steve Ikerd, Parks Planning and Development
Coordinator Betty Sanders, Parks Supervisors Tim Dickinson and David Leider, City Attorney Pat Richardson and
Administrative Assistant Peg Wright.
Guests: Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember.
Dennis moved: Talcott seconded motion to approve the January commission meeting minutes as written. Motion
passed unanimously.
Director Hanson introduced the two new Parks Maintenance Supervisors Tim Dickinson and Dave Leider to the
commission. Dave has been with the City for 7 years and was previously in a Lead Maintenance Worker position.
Tim was previously employed as a Lead Maintenance Worker with the City of Bellevue Parks Department. Director
Hanson reported that the job announcement for two Lead Maintenance Worker positions is out for recruitment.
PUBLIC FORUM
H. David Kaplan — Mr. Kaplan discussed the lack of information to the public on the Community Center
construction status and fundraising campaign. He asked how the construction was going, if it was on time and
budget and if the weather had caused any problems. The topic is on the agenda with photos and status report by
Parks Planner B. Sanders. Kaplan also reported that the old Celebration Park banners were now with the Federal
Way Historical Society.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
No commission business on agenda.
STAFF REPORTS
Community Center Support Drive /Update — Joel Howitt reported on the fundraising campaign. The committee is in
the second phase, targeting previous donors — individuals, groups and corporations. The next event, an after -hours
business reception, is scheduled for April 20 from 5 -7 p.m. at Woodstone Credit Union. The committee is working
on different strategies to draw the general public. One idea is for a summer barbeque /concert event. Howitt invited
all to the next meeting of the committee on February l6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dash Point Room. (The meetings are
held the 3` Thursday of every month.)
Community Center Construction Update — Parks Planner B. Sanders distributed updated photos of the construction
site. She said the rain is beginning to have some impact on the site — there are moisture sensitive soils on site and
the native soil is starting to get wet so additional backfill will be brought in.
Park Plan Update, AHBL Scope of Work and Opinion Survey — Parks Planner B. Sanders distributed a revised
schedule for the Parks Plan showing project initiation, data collection/analysis, vision/plan priorities, public process,
preliminary draft and finalization. The scope of work was already distributed to the commissioners for review prior
to the meeting. The consultant will be attending the April and May commission meetings.
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Commission Orientation/Fee Impact — City Attorney Pat Richardson distributed a memorandum outlining Parks
Commission Authority, Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records. She discussed the legal parameters
concerning public meetings, e- mails, written documentation, recorded meeting minutes, etc.
Summary of Earth Day /Volunteer Events — Parks and Facilities Manager Ikerd discussed Earth Day that was held
April 23, 2005 at the Blueberry Farm on 356 Street. At this event the Parks staff planted nut and fruit trees. Earth
Day has been scheduled for April 22 this year. The LDS Church and AmeriCorps have already committed to this
years event with 300+ people. Ikerd also reported on several projects completed by Eagle Scouts and other
volunteer groups in 2005.
Lake Killarney Parking Lot Closure — Ikerd reported on the gate closure effective April, 2005 and that the negative
activity has ceased. Staff have not received any complaints from residents on the closure and report less garbage
and dumping. Chair Purdom asked if all commissioners would visit the park in the next two months and make
observations to share with the commission in April. Also, Ikerd was asked if staff working Lake Killarney could
note the amount of garbage and what it is to determine useage.
Dumas Bay Update — Ikerd reported that he and Parks Supervisor Dave Leider had met with Mr. Schrantz about
Dumas Bay and listed seven concerns that were addressed. Ikerd went through each item and discussed the action
that had or was being taken to resolve each concern.
Chair Purdom will attend the PRPS Council Committee meeting scheduled in the Hylebos Conference Room on
Monday, February 13, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. He encouraged other commissioners to attend.
PENDING ITEMS
Naming of Thompson Property French Lake /Off -Leash Dog Park Lake Killarney (April)
NEXT MEETING /AGENDA ITEMS
Election of Officers Dumas Bay Update
Hylebos Boardwalk Park Signs
Park Plan Update Sacajawea /Grosch Field Warranty Issues
Community Center Support Drive/Update Community Center Construction Update
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Purdom adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
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